Clause D is a standard anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) clause. It explicitly uses language such as "not offered, promised, given, authorized, solicited or accepted any undue pecuniary or other advantage," which directly reflects the definitions of bribery and corruption found in key international legislation (e.g., the UK Bribery Act 2010). The clause acts as a warranty from each party, confirming their compliance with anti-corruption principles and extending this obligation to third parties under their control. This is a critical contractual tool for mitigating the legal, financial, and reputational risks associated with fraudulent and corrupt practices.

A. This is a health and safety clause, focusing on the physical protection of personnel on-site, not on preventing financial crimes or unethical influence.

B. This is a subcontracting clause. It addresses the delegation of work and primary liability for performance, not the prevention of corrupt activities.

1. Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply. (2018). Commercial Contracting (L4M3) Study Guide. Profex Publishing. pp. 145-147. The guide discusses key contract clauses

including those related to ethics and anti-bribery

highlighting their importance in ensuring compliance and mitigating risk. It explains that such clauses are explicit undertakings regarding ethical conduct.

2. UK Ministry of Justice. (2011). The Bribery Act 2010: Guidance about procedures which relevant commercial organisations can put into place to prevent persons associated with them from bribing. Section 4.4

"Principle 3: Risk assessment

" and Section 5.5

"Principle 4: Due diligence

" explain the rationale for including contractual clauses that require anti-bribery compliance from agents and third parties

which is reflected in Clause D.

3. Adams

A. (2017). Law for Business Students. 9th ed. Pearson. Chapter 10

"Terms of the Contract

" discusses the inclusion of express terms to manage specific risks

with ethical compliance and anti-bribery clauses being a prime example in modern commercial agreements to ensure adherence to legal standards.